DAFF is pleased to report that the required electrical works at the old abattoir have been completed and cattle are once again being processed.

The booking list which has been closed since 24 August will re-open on 17 October. In order to permit everyone to have fair access to the cull and to prevent an avalanche of telephone calls at 9:00 on the first day, bookings taken over the first two days will not be listed in order of receipt.

These bookings will be drawn by lot two days after the cull is opened. Please do not speculate by booking any animals not present on your holding  they will not be accepted onto the cull.

DAFF wishes to express its thanks to farmers for their understanding while the cull was closed. DAFF will do everything possible to reduce the consequent delay; however, some delay, as in all years, will be inevitable.